Daily Digest: Wednesday, 6 May 2026
Your daily briefing for Wednesday, 6 May 2026: 40 stories from 10 sources across the circular economy sector.
Today's Summary
Key themes include Battery & Energy Storage and UK Market News.
Key Developments
Battery & Energy Storage
Activity in battery recycling and energy storage today.
UK Market News
Developments in the UK recycling sector.
TOP Today's Stories
Over 50 businesses urge government to publish Circular Economy Growth Plan
Over 50 businesses and trade associations, including IKEA and Virgin Media O2, are urging the UK Government to publish the long-delayed Circular Econo...
Investigation launched into ‘sickening’ 30,000-tonne waste dump
The Environment Agency has launched an investigation into a ‘sickening’ 30,000 illegal waste dump on a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Leic...
EU Approves State Plans to Compensate Companies for Carbon Pricing Costs to Keep them from Relocating
The European Commission announced that it has approved new schemes by Austria and Spain aimed […]...
Five Facilities Earn Top ‘Gold’ Status For Turning More Glass Into New Bottles
The Glass Recycling Foundation (GRF) announced today that it has recertified five materials recovery facilities (MRFs) at the Gold level, the highest ...
Circular Action Alliance Opens Public Comment Period on Responsible Markets (REM) Standard
Circular Action Alliance (CAA) today announced the opening of a public comment period on a draft Certification Standard for Responsible Markets: Fo...
Market Snapshot
Market activity today shows continued momentum in the recycling and circular economy sectors.
By Category
Industry News (26)
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Investigation launched into ‘sickening’ 30,000-tonne waste dumpCircular Online
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Australia: NSW battery storage systems capture 11.9% of state consumptionEnergy Storage News
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Beyond deployment: Building a circular future for renewable energyEnergy Storage News
ESG & Sustainability (7)
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Global Trade (7)
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Tomorrow's Watch
Watch for continued developments tomorrow as the industry evolves.
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Published: 6 May 2026, 09:00